nUKe13 I too had got the Orzhov lifegain standard precon from Battle for Zendikar. Those were fun times.

+1 from me!

Destroyerbirb thanks for the upvote and the comment!

I got the Boros BFZ Hero of Goma Fada deck as my first introduction. It’s not my all time favorite card (Aegis Angel was from my first booster back and has sentimental value) but holds a place in my heart.

Glad to see someone else got into the game around the same time! Hope you benefited from the primer!

nUKe13 I actually got into magic around m15, but found myself diving deep in around BFZ. The lifegain precon is my second favourite precon, (My first is a dash deck which I remade here: Rakdos Dash Remake), but the lifegain precon was scary. Evasive threats, constant removal, and a long game plan, something precons lack nowdays. I also got the GW support/allies deck once Oath was released.

nUKe13 Congratulations on the 61 upvotes!

Destroyerbirb thanks for all the support! And I’m super grateful for the upvotes, for sure!

I like lifegain, it’s just not as competitive in Modern, imo (but I shouldn’t talk, since neither is Mardu Pyromancer).

I haven’t purchased a precon recently, outside of Commander/EDH. Even still, I’ve always had my butt kicked by decks since I’ve started this game. XD

I must say, your dedication to this deck brings back such bittersweet nostalgia for me. When many said the deck was a salvage job after the loss of Faithless Looting you kept tinkering. This is like, YOUR deck now, like me with Vampires.

YamishiTheWickedOne thanks for the comment! I don’t see this as a job or an obligation. Not that you meant it that way, but I just love the deck! Faithless Looting getting the boot sucked, but the deck is still pretty resilient. Come join the discard to see some members do well in MTGO leagues!

Speaking of Faithless Looting, Ransack the Lab has actually been really nice, and on discord, some people are even starting to use Mazemind Tome to filter card draws. It’s been pretty fun to see the diversity!

+1 I find mardu to be a really weird color combination but I liked the primer so I was like why not

zapyourtumor thank you for the comment and upvote! I know Mardu is not competitive, and there are days I wish it had the big creatures from or the instant speed answers and draw from . But, honestly, this deck reminds me of playing MtG before all this insane power creep that we are seeing. Each player going back and forth, trying to make threats stick and one eventually running out of resources. It’s nostalgic. But I understand it isn’t everyone’s cup of tea.

I’m glad you liked the primer. I’m always updating it and trying to improve it, so if you have any suggestions, let me know!

nUKe13 yess the simic power creep is real

I think i beat this deck take a look. https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/29-08-20-boros-burnlifegain/

Meanwhile I've been branching out into other formats, namely EDH and Pioneer where vampires are quasi-meta and not just a rogue deck. I bought a lot of cards for Mardu pyro and Grixis Death's Shadow only for big meta developments to happen and toss a wrench into things. Good news is, this is Modern. Every big staple card becomes an investment.

You think Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger is worth considering here?

mikeb388 I looked at the deck. I like it! I’ve always been tempted to get into Burn and I like the synergy there. Mardu Pyromancer can have a tough time against burn. Life gain and hand disruption is usually key.

YamishiTheWickedOne I actually stepped away from Modern for a few months and focused on EDH for a long time. I loved the break and seemingly breath of fresh air.

As far as Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger, I’ve seen some people play a Smuggler's Copter and Village Rites variant that actually slaps! It’s more , with only as a sideboard splash. You need a TON of grave fill effects for Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger to work well. It’s not bad. Just requires a different shell than I like. Also, double can be hard under Blood Moon.

Hope that answers your question!

Yeah I tried playing a pioneer rakdos pyromancer deck (partly inspired by this deck, although they're pretty different) that sort of leans into the graveyard with Kroxa, Stitcher's Supplier, Village Rites (honestly such a good card, you can even sac a young pyromancer to this in response to removal for 2 cards plus another 1/1), Claim / Fame, and Dreadhorde Arcanist. Losing Seasoned Pyromancer and some other more niche inclusions like Ransack the Lab and Unearth isn't great, but what can you do.